VTCA
Sunbury will have a new coach for the next Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 2 season. The club announced that it had been unable to come to terms with Kevin Barker, who has decided to move on from the club. Barker took over coaching the side during the off season, after Jace Carton was set to coach the side. The club did enough late in the season to avoid relegation. The club said it has a strong capability to move to a team coaching structure involving experienced players and former coaches of the club.
GDCA
Woodend-Hesket has announced the re-signing of captain Marcus Stewart for the next Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup season. “As our first XI captain and a powerhouse player, Marcus brings a wealth of talent and leadership to our team,” the club said on social media. “With over 500 runs under his belt last season, he’s gearing up to take his game to new heights.”
GDCA
Gisborne premiership players Will Mackay and Warren Kelly have signed on for the Gisborne District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup season. Mackay had an outstanding 2023-24 season amassing 340 runs and scoring his first top grade century. Kelly made 602 runs at 50.17 last season including making two centuries. Kelly has been running the club’s junior development program during the off season.
Coates Talent League
The Calder Cannons had four players feature in Vic Metro’s first game of the boys under-18 national championships on Sunday. Isaac Kako, Jayden Nguyen, Damon Hollow and Harry O’Farrell were all in the team that faced the Allies. Meanwhile, Cannons’ Kyla Forbes, Ava Gerada and Jade McLay were of a trial match for the girls Vic Metro squad on Saturday.
